rdic Ecolabelling of Tissue Paper Version 5.4 11 October 2011 31 December 2019
Content What is rdic Ecolabelled Tissue paper? 3 Why choose the rdic Ecolabel? 3 What can carry the rdic Ecolabel? 3 How to apply 4 1 Environmental requirements 6 1.1 Description of the tissue paper 6 1.2 Basic requirements for pulp and paper manufacture 6 1.3 Energy and CO 2 7 1.4 Emissions to water and air 8 1.5 Packaging 12 2 Quality and regulatory requirements 12 3 Analysis 14 Marketing 15 Design of the rdic Ecolabel 15 Follow-up inspections 15 How long is a licence valid? 15 New criteria 16 Glossary 16 Appendix 1 Softeners Appendix 2 Chloro-organic compounds in wet strength agents and auxiliary chemicals Appendix 3 Additives in the finished product Appendix 4 Annual reporting to rdic Ecolabelling Appendix 5 Marketing of rdic Ecolabelled tissue paper - remowed appendix Tissue paper 005, version 5.4, 5 vember 2015 This document is a translation of an original in Swedish. In case of dispute, the original document should be taken as authoritative. Addresses In 1989, the rdic Council of Ministers decided to introduce a voluntary official ecolabel, the rdic Ecolabel. These organisations/companies operate the rdic ecolabelling system on behalf of their own country s government. For more information, see the websites. Denmark Ecolabelling Denmark Danish Standards Foundation Portland Towers Göteborg Plads 1 DK-2150 rdhavn Phone +45 72 300 450 Fax +45 72 300 451 E-mail: info@ecolabel.dk www.ecolabel.dk Sweden Ecolabelling Sweden SE-118 80 Stockholm Phone +46 8 55 55 24 00 E-mail: svanen@ecolabel.se www.ecolabel.se rway Ecolabelling rway Henrik Ibsens gate 20 NO-0255 Oslo Phone +47 24 14 46 00 E-mail: info@ecolabel.no www.ecolabel.no Finland Ecolabelling Finland Box 489 FIN-00101 Helsinki Phone +358 9 61 22 50 00 E-mail: joutsen@ecolabel.fi www.ecolabel.fi Iceland Ecolabelling Iceland Umhverfisstofnun Suðurlandsbraut 24 IS-108 Reykjavik Phone +354 591 20 00 Fax +354 591 20 20 E-mail: svanurinn@ust.is www.svanurinn.is This document may only be copied in its entirety and without any kind of alteration. It may be quoted from provided that rdic Ecolabelling is stated as the source.
What is rdic Ecolabelled Tissue paper? The rdic Ecolabel is an official eco-label with absolute requirements. rdic Ecolabelled tissue paper has less impact on the environment than most other papers in its product group and the rdic Ecolabel signifies that the product fulfils strict environmental requirements. This means that the paper has minimum environmental impact with regard to production, use and waste. rdic Ecolabelled tissue paper is made of fibres from sustainable forestry and/or recovered fibre and has been produced with low levels of emissions to air and water. Energy consumption during production is low and limits are placed on the use of chemicals hazardous to health and the environment, both during production and in the paper product itself. rdic Ecolabelling s environmental requirements provide individual manufacturers guidance on how they can contribute to the development of an ecologically sustainable society. The rdic Ecolabel on a paper product confirms that resources have been used efficiently and that environmentally suitable production methods have been employed. The raw materials used in the product have been evaluated by rdic Ecolabelling and only raw materials of the highest quality in environmental terms may be used in rdic Ecolabelled products. Why choose the rdic Ecolabel? l l l l The licensee may use the rdic Ecolabel trademark for marketing. The rdic Ecolabel is a very well-known and well-reputed trademark in the rdic region. The rdic Ecolabel is a cost-effective and simple way of communicating environmental concerns and commitment to customers and suppliers. Environmental issues are complex. It can take a long time and extensive resources to gain an understanding of a specific area. The rdic Ecolabel can be seen as an aid in this task. The rdic Ecolabel not only covers environmental issues but also quality requirements, since the environment and quality often go hand in hand. What can carry the rdic Ecolabel? Cellulose-based tissue paper made from virgin and/or recovered fibres may be licensed to carry the rdic Ecolabel. This means that, for example, toilet paper, kitchen towels, paper towels and paper handkerchiefs may bear the rdic Ecolabel. rdic Ecolabelling of Tissue Paper 5.4 3 (16)
Tissue paper products containing cleaning agents designed for the cleaning of surfaces (e.g. floor cleaning agents) are not eligible for the rdic Ecolabel in accordance with these criteria. Wet wipes may be labelled in accordance with the criteria for cosmetic products, which specify that the paper material must fulfil the rdic Ecolabel or EU Ecolabel requirements on tissue paper. Products that contain viscose or that are laminated with non-cellulose based material are not in accordance with rdic Ecolabelling s tissue paper criteria. Several of these products are covered by the rdic Ecolabel criteria for hygiene products. Contact rdic Ecolabelling for further information on the ecolabelling of such products. How to apply rdic Ecolabelling requirements for paper products are subdivided into a basic module, a chemical module and supplementary modules for various product areas. The basic module sets out requirements for paper and pulp manufacturing, while the chemical module contains requirements in respect of chemicals. The various supplementary modules contain specific requirements for various product groups, and this is, therefore, the supplementary module for Tissue paper. Each requirement is marked with the letter R (requirement) and a number. All the requirements in this document and the relevant requirements in the basic and chemical modules must be met before a licence may be granted. Applications are to be submitted with the aid of the electronic application aid on My Swan Account. Icons in the text A description is provided of the procedure for demonstrating the fulfilment of each requirement. There are also icons in the text to make this clearer. These icons are: ( Enclose Requirement checked on site Application Applications shall be sent to rdic Ecolabelling in the country in which the product is to be sold, see the address list on page 2. Applications consist of an application form and a completed electronic application aid with uploaded documentation of compliance (as specified in the requirements). My Swan Account can be accessed via the internet addresses shown on page 2 of this document or via http://www.nordic-ecolabel.org/portals/paper/ my-swan-account1/. Further information and assistance may be available. Visit the website of the relevant national ecolabelling body for more information. rdic Ecolabelling of Tissue Paper 5.4 4 (16)
On-site inspection During the application process, rdic Ecolabelling performs on-site inspections to ensure adherence to the requirements. For the purposes of this inspection, data used for calculations, original copies of submitted certificates, test records, purchase statistics, and similar documents that support the application must be available for examination. Costs An application fee is charged to companies applying for a licence. There is an additional annual fee based on the revenues produced by the paper carrying the rdic Ecolabel. Enquiries Please contact rdic Ecolabelling if you have any queries or require further information. See page 2 for addresses. rdic Ecolabelling of Tissue Paper 5.4 5 (16)
1 Environmental requirements 1.1 Description of the tissue paper R1 Description of the product Describe the product and how it meets the definition of what may be rdic Ecolabelled, see above under the heading What may carry the rdic Ecolabel?. Describe the manufacturing process for the product, including rendering. Compile a list of constituent materials, e.g. production chemicals, pulps and packaging materials used. In the case of production chemicals and pulps, the trade name and the name of the supplier must be submitted. For pulps, the designation of the mill must also be submitted. Indicate the trade name of the finished product, as well as its type designation, grammage (g/m 2 ), weight per unit volume (kg/m 3 ) and moisture content. ( Description and list as above. Samples are to be supplied upon request from rdic Ecolabelling. Are the requirements met? 1.2 Basic requirements for pulp and paper manufacture R2 Pulp All paper pulps used in the manufacture of rdic Ecolabelled tissue paper must meet the requirements stipulated in the basic module and the chemical module unless otherwise indicated in the requirements below. Has the pulp been assessed by rdic Ecolabelling previously? ( If you answered yes to the question above, documentation must be enclosed concerning when the pulp was assessed and by which secretariat. ( If you answered no to the question above, documentation must be enclosed documenting compliance with the requirements of the basic and chemical modules. Are the requirements met? R3 Tissue paper products Manufacturing of the end product must meet the requirements of the basic module and the chemical module, version 2 or later, where relevant (e.g. requirement for waste), unless otherwise indicated in the requirements below. This also applies to converters. ( Documentation demonstrating compliance with relevant requirements in the basic and chemical modules, version 2. rdic Ecolabelling of Tissue Paper 5.4 6 (16)
1.3 Energy and CO 2 The energy score is calculated with the aid of a technical description of the production processes, where the energy consumption is compared to reference values for production. A more detailed description of documentation requirements and calculation methods is provided in version 2 of the basic module, in which P electricity and P fuel are also defined. P electricity(total) and P fuel(total) include the energy scores from production of both paper and the constituent pulps. The energy calculation encompasses the entire production process both paper manufacturing and the constituent pulp. Energy calculations do not include energy consumed in transporting raw materials or in converting and packaging. Requirement for emissions of CO 2 originating from transport (R11 in the basic module) are only relevant to paper manufacturer. Pulp producers shall, however, provide data of CO 2 emissions from the transport of the fibre raw material or recycled paper to the pulp mill. Are the requirements met? R4 Energy The total electricity and fuel points scores for rdic Ecolabelled tissue paper must be less than 1.15. The points score limit in the basic module is set at 1.25. P electricity(total) < 1.15 P fuel(total) < 1.15 The reference values for the tissue paper machine s consumption of fuel are set at 1800 kwh/tonne, and for electricity at 1030 kwh/tonne. The same reference values shall be used for tissue paper products that are manufactured using non-woven or TAD technology. For pulp derived from recycled fibre/dip, use the reference values in Table 1. Table 1 Energy for pulp manufacturing Process Fuel kwh/t Reference value Electricity kwh/t Reference value Recycled fibre/dip 500 500 Dried recycled fibre/dip 1500 700 ( Calculations, performed according to Appendix 2 of the basic module (version 2), demonstrating compliance with points score limits. rdic Ecolabelling also provides a worksheet that is to be used for these calculations. R5 Emissions of CO 2 Emissions of CO 2 from purchased electricity and from burning of fossil fuels for both heating and internal electricity generation must not exceed 1100 kg CO 2 /tonne paper. CO 2 calculations include emissions from production of both paper and constituent pulps. ( Calculations, performed according to Appendix 2 of the basic module (version 2), demonstrating compliance with points score limits. rdic Ecolabelling also provides a worksheet that is to be used for these calculations. rdic Ecolabelling of Tissue Paper 5.4 7 (16)
1.4 Emissions to water and air Are the requirements met? R6 Total emissions points score Pemissions total The total emissions, P emissions total, shall be calculated for the tissue paper product. This total must not exceed 4.0. P emissions total = P COD + P P + P S + P NOx 4.0 individual emissions score (P COD + P P + P S + P NOx ) may exceed 1.5. The calculation of the product s total emissions for pulp and paper production (Pemission total) uses the product-specific reference values given in Table 2. To calculate the individual emission scores (P COD + P P + P S + P NOx ) and for reference values for difference pulp types, please refer to the basic module, version 2 (Appendix 3, Table 3.1). Requirements regarding the emission of AOX can be found in the basic module (R13). Table 2 Type of paper Reference values for emissions (kg/tonne paper) COD ref P ref S ref NO X, ref Tissue paper 1.5 0.01 0.2 0.5 ( Paper manufacturers shall supply calculations and underlying data demonstrating compliance with the requirement. rdic Ecolabelling also provides a worksheet that is to be used for these calculations. rdic Ecolabelling of Tissue Paper 5.4 8 (16)
Product safety and quality Chemicals All chemicals involved in the production of tissue paper must comply with the requirements set out in the chemical module, version 2.1 or later, and the requirements specified in the supplementary module for tissue paper. Requirements in respect of production chemicals not presented below, e.g. dyes and adhesives, are set out in the chemical module. See Table 3 for an overview of the chemical requirements stipulated in the chemical module and the supplementary module for tissue paper. Table 3 Overview of chemical requirements, indicating in which module the requirement is stipulated. Chemicals All production chemicals Cleaning agents and dispersants De-inking chemicals Biocides/slimicides Coatings 1 /retention agents and other polymer containing chemicals Softeners Wet strength agents Foam inhibitors and defoamers Dyes Adhesives Starch products Yankee chemicals 2 Additives (perfumes, lotions, conditioners, cleaning agents) Paper in contact with food Content and harmful substances and bleeding Chemical module R1, R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R8 R9, R10, R11, R12 R13 R14 Supplementary module for tissue paper 1,2 Coating agents in the tissue manufacturing refer to auxiliary chemicals used for improving the properties of the paper web on the Yankee cylinder. R7 R8 R8 R9 R10 R11 R7 Softeners Softeners that contain quaternary Imidazoline (CAS no. 72749-55-4) are exempt from classification as N with R50, R50/53 or R51/53 / Aquatic acute 1 H400, Aquatic chronic 1 H410, Aquatic chronic 2 H411 in requirement R2 in the chemical module (version 2.1.). ( The producer or supplier shall demonstrate compliance with the requirement by duly completing and signing the declaration in Appendix 1. rdic Ecolabelling of Tissue Paper 5.4 9 (16)
R8 Chloro-organic substances in wet strength agents and in auxiliary chemicals Wet strength agents may contain a total of no more than 7000 ppm (0.7%) low-molecular chloro-organic compounds epichlorohydrin (ECH), dichloroisopropanol (DCP) and chloropropanediol (CPD) calculated on the basis of the dry matter content. Auxiliary chemicals* used on Yankee cylinders in tissue paper production must not contain a total of epichlorohydrin (ECH), dichloroisopropanol (DCP) or chloropropanediol (CPD) in excess of 500 ppm (0.05%). ( The producer or supplier shall demonstrate compliance with the requirement by duly completing and signing the declaration in Appendix 2. *An example of auxiliary chemicals used on Yankee cylinders are coating agents used for improving the properties of the paper web on the Yankee cylinders. R9 Additives in the finished product Perfumes Perfumes and other fragrances are not permitted in the paper product. Essential oils or plant extracts where the function is to provide scent are not permitted. Cosmetic and body care additives (e.g. lotion) Cosmetic or body care preparations and fragrant substances whose main function is other than to give the paper product a scent must meet the requirements of the rdic Ecolabelling criteria document for Cosmetics. Cleaning agents Cleaning agents designed for surface cleaning (e.g. floor cleaning) are not permitted in the paper product. ( The paper manufacturer shall demonstrate compliance with the requirement by duly completing and signing the declaration in Appendix 3 and supply documentation which shows that the criteria document for cosmetics is fulfilled. R10 Paper in contact with food Paper marketed for use in contact with food must comply with EU Regulation no. 1935/2004/EC on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food as well as Council of Europe Guidelines for tissue paper kitchen towels and napkins, version 1 (22.09.2004) or later. Paper for use involving contact with food is to be labelled as such according to article 15 of EU regulation no. 1935/2004/EC. ( Confirmation from independent third-party that the regulation and guidelines are followed. ( Sample of information printed on the product s exterior packaging. R11 Content of harmful substances and bleeding Maximum permitted content for tissue paper products manufactured from recovered fibre or mixes of recovered and virgin fibre: Parameter Limit Test method Formaldehyde 1 mg/dm 2 EN 1541 aqueous extract Glyoxal 1.5 mg/dm 2 DIN 54603 PCB 0.05 mg/kg EN ISO 15318 PCP 0.15 mg/kg EN ISO 15320 rdic Ecolabelling of Tissue Paper 5.4 10 (16)
The following requirements apply to tissue paper products manufactured from virgin fibre, recovered fibre or mixes of recovered and virgin fibre: Parameter Slimicides and ant-microbials Test methods and levels growth inhibiting effects arising from microorganisms according to test method EN 1104. Optical brighteners bleeding according to test method EN 648, latest version, level 4-5 Dyes and printer s ink bleeding according to test method EN 646, latest version, level 4-5 ( Test results from an independent third party. Testing shall comply with the method described in the requirement. Product function R12 Absorption properties of kitchen towel and paper towels (both sheet and roll) Kitchen towel and paper towels must have an absorption capacity of at least 5g water/g paper, measured over 30 seconds according to test method ENV 12625-8. The test is to be performed on the converted product. ( Test result according to test method ENV 12625-8. R13 Strength/perforation of kitchen towel The ratio between the strength of the paper longitudinally and over the perforation must be at least 2 according to EN 12625 4:1999. The test must be conducted on the converted product. The requirement does not apply to kitchen towels without perforation. ( Test results according to EN 12625-4:1999. R14 Toilet paper Toilet paper may not possess wet strength. The toilet paper is considered to be strong when wet if its relative wet tensile strength is greater than 10% in the machine direction. The test must be conducted on the converted product. Relative wet tensile strength is measured as the quotient between wet and dry tensile strength. If the tensile strength of the wet tissue paper is so low that it cannot be measured the paper is not considered to have wet strength. ( Test results. Measurement of tensile strength is to be carried out according to a standardised and reproducible method. ( Description of method for ensuring that the toilet paper does not have wet strength in those cases in which production lines switch between the manufacture of paper with and without wet strength. rdic Ecolabelling of Tissue Paper 5.4 11 (16)
1.5 Packaging R15 Packaging material Packaging (article, group or transport packaging) for the rdic Ecolabelled product must not be made from chlorine-based plastics. Packaging made from a combination of materials must be suitable for recycling. ( Description of material composition of the packaging. Are the requirements met? R16 Design of the packaging Packaging of the product must be optimised from a transport perspective. ( Description of how the requirement is fulfilled. 2 Quality and regulatory requirements Are the requirements met? To ensure that rdic Ecolabelling requirements are fulfilled, the following procedures must be implemented. R17 Laws and regulations The licence-holder must guarantee adherence to safety regulations, health and safety at work legislation, environmental legislation and conditions/ concessions specific to the operations at all sites involved in production of the rdic Ecolabelled product. documentation is required, but rdic Ecolabelling may revoke the licence if the requirement is not fulfilled. R18 Ecolabelling administrators The company shall appoint an individual responsible for ensuring the fulfilment of rdic Ecolabel requirements, and a contact person for communications with rdic Ecolabelling. ( A chart of the company s organisational structure detailing who is responsible for the above. R19 Documentation The licensee must be able to present a copy of the application and factual and calculation data supporting the documents submitted on application (including test reports, documents from suppliers and suchlike). On-site inspection. R20 Product quality The licensee must guarantee the quality during production of rdic Ecolabelled tissue paper for the validity period of the licence. ( Procedures for collating and, where necessary, dealing with claims and complaints regarding the quality of the rdic Ecolabelled product. rdic Ecolabelling of Tissue Paper 5.4 12 (16)
R21 Planned changes Planned changes that have a bearing on fulfilment of rdic Ecolabel requirements must be approved, in writing, by rdic Ecolabelling. ( Details of procedures for dealing with planned changes. R22 Unplanned nonconformities Unplanned nonconformities that have a bearing on fulfilment of the ecolabelling requirements must be reported to rdic Ecolabelling in writing and recorded in an official journal. ( Procedures detailing how unplanned nonconformities are handled. R23 Traceability The licensee must have a traceability system for the production of the rdic Ecolabelled product. ( Description of/procedures for fulfilment of the requirement. R24 Take-back system Pertinent national producer responsibility regulations, legislation and/or agreements within the sector regarding the recycling systems for products and packaging shall be met in the rdic countries in which the rdic Ecolabelled product is marketed. ( Declaration from the applicant regarding adherence to existing recycling/ take-back agreements. R25 Annual reporting An annual report on compliance with environmental requirements must be submitted each year, based on the relevant checklist from rdic Ecolabelling (Appendix 3 in this document or in the basic module). The checklist must be signed by the designated person responsible for the rdic Ecolabelling licence and submitted to rdic Ecolabelling. Please note that this applies to both paper and pulp. ( Appendix 4 duly completed. R26 Marketing The requirement is removed as decided by the Board of Directors 17 vember 2014. rdic Ecolabelling of Tissue Paper 5.4 13 (16)
3 Analysis Analysis laboratories and test institutions The analysis laboratory/test institution used must be impartial and competent. The cost of documentation and analysis must be borne by the applicant. The analysis laboratory used must fulfil the general requirements of standard EN ISO /IEC 17025 or have official GLP status. The manufacturer s laboratory may be approved for performance of analysis and tests if the authorities monitor the sampling and analysis process, or if the manufacturer has a quality system in place encompassing sampling and analysis and the laboratory is certified according to the ISO 9000 series. Testing and analysis of function may be performed by the producer in an uncertified laboratory, subject to assessment by rdic Ecolabelling. Sampling and analysis must be performed in a competent manner. The methods of analysis described in Table 4 below have been approved by rdic Ecolabelling. As an alternative, methods of analysis considered to be equivalent by an independent and competent body will be accepted. The basic module specifies approved analysis methods in respect of pulp and paper manufacturing. Table 4 Methods of analysis approved by rdic Ecolabelling Formaldehyde EN 1541 aqueous extract EPA 8315A Glyoxal DIN 54603 PCB PCP EN ISO 153 18 EPA 8270 EN ISO 15320 Slimicides EN 1104. Bleeding of optical brighteners EN 648. Bleeding of dye and printer s ink EN 646. Absorption properties of tissue paper EN 12625-8 Tensile strength of tissue paper EN 12625-4 rdic Ecolabelling of Tissue Paper 5.4 14 (16)
Marketing The rdic Ecolabel is a very well-known and well-reputed trademark in the rdic region. A rdic Ecolabelled tissue paper may be marketed using the rdic Ecolabel as long as the associated licence is valid. The label must be positioned so that there is no doubt as to what the label refers, and so that it is clear that the tissue paper product is ecolabelled. More information on marketing can be found in Regulations for the rdic Ecolabelling of Products of 22 June 2011 or later version. Design of the rdic Ecolabel The rdic Ecolabel has the following design: The rdic Ecolabel may additionally be placed on dispensers that contain nothing but rdic Ecolabelled tissue paper, as well as on packaging. The rdic Ecolabel may also be printed or stamped on the tissue paper itself. Follow-up inspections rdic Ecolabelling may decide to inspect the product s compliance with rdic Ecolabelling requirements during the licence period. This may involve site visits, random sampling or similar tests. How long is a licence valid? rdic Ecolabelling adopted version 5.0 of the criteria on the 11 October 2011. These criteria remain valid until the 31 December 2014. On 8 February 2013 the Secretariat Manager s meeting decided to adjust requirement R7 Softeners. The new version is called 5.1. On 15 May 2013 the Secretariat Manager s meeting decided to prolong the validity of the criteria document with two years. The new version is called 5.2 and it is valid until 31 December 2016. rdic Ecolabelling of Tissue Paper 5.4 15 (16)
On 13 May 2014 the Board of Directors decided to adjust the product group definition and requirement R9. The new version is called 5.3. On 5 vember 2015 the rdic Ecolabelling board decided to prolong the validity of the criteria document. Some minor editorial changes in the requirements R3, R8, R24, Table 3 and annual update were also introduced. On 17 vember 2014 the Board of Directors decided to remove requirement R26 Marketing. The new version is called 5.4 and it is valid until 31 December 2019. An ecolabelling licence is valid as long as the criteria are fulfilled and until the criteria expire. The validity period of the criteria may be extended or adjusted, in which case the licence is automatically extended and the licensee informed. Revised criteria shall be published at least one year prior to the expiry of the present criteria. The licensee is then offered the opportunity to renew the licence. New criteria The following issues should be actively considered for the next revision: l l l l l Limit values regarding energy, CO 2 and emissions to air and water. Wet strength agents. Requirements on quantities of certified fibres. Re-evaluation of requirements designed to promote the use of compact products, such as a requirement on weight by gram per roll or similar (e.g. weight by gram/ density per roll, size of core and pallet pattern). Evaluate the possibilities to increase the requirements on softeners. Glossary AOX: Adsorbable Organic Halogens COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand CPD: Chloropropanediol DCP: Dichloroisopropanol DIP: De-inked pulp ECH: Epichlorohydrin NO X : Nitrogen oxides P: Phosphorous PCB: Polychlorinated biphenyls PCP: Pentachlorophenols S: Sulphur TAD: Through Air Drying rdic Ecolabelling of Tissue Paper 5.4 16 (16)
Appendix 1 Softeners Product name: Function: Chemical producer/supplier: Does the softener contain quaternary Imidazoline (CAS no. 72749-55-4)? If yes, is the softener classified according to requirement R2 in the chemical module, version 2.1 (N with R50, R50/53 or R51/53 / Aquatic acute 1 H400, Aquatic chronic 1 H410, Aquatic chronic 2 H411 exempt)? We hereby certify that rdic Ecolabelling will be immediately notified of all changes made, prior to the next revision of the criteria for tissue paper, to the composition of the product. Date Company Tel./fax Signature rdic Ecolabelling of Tissue Paper - 5
Appendix 2 Chloro-organic compounds in wet strength agents and auxiliary chemicals Product name: Function: Chemical producer/supplier: Reference (e.g. name of the paper manufacturer): Low molecular organic chlorine compounds Wet strength agents Do wet strength agents contain any of the low molecular organic compounds epichlorohydrin (ECH), dichloroisopropanol (DCP) and chloropropanediol (CPD)? If yes, state the unambiguous chemical name, CAS number, relevant risk phrases and concentration. percentage by weight based on dry matter content percentage by weight based on dry matter content percentage by weight based on dry matter content Please note that wet strength agents may contain a total of no more than 0.7% by weight of low-molecular chloro-organic compounds calculated on the basis of the dry matter content of the wet strength agents that have been added to the tissue paper. Auxiliary chemicals used on Yankee cylinders Does the preparation of auxiliary chemicals used on the Yankee cylinder contain any of the low molecular organic compounds epichlorohydrin (ECH), dichloroisopropanol (DCP) and chloropropanediol (CPD)? *An example of auxiliary chemicals used on Yankee cylinders are coating agents used for improving the properties of the paper web on the Yankee cylinders. If yes, state the unambiguous chemical name and CAS number: percentage by weight based on dry matter content percentage by weight based on dry matter content percentage by weight based on dry matter content Please note that these types of preparations may contain a total of no more than 0.05% by weight of low-molecular chloro-organic compounds calculated on the basis of the dry matter content of the preparation used on the Yankee cylinder. We hereby certify that rdic Ecolabelling will be immediately notified of all changes made, prior to the next revision of the criteria for tissue paper, to the composition of the product. Date Company Tel./fax Signature rdic Ecolabelling of Tissue Paper - 5
Appendix 3 Additives in the finished product Does the paper product contain perfume or other fragrant substances (e.g. essential oils and plant extracts)? Does the paper product contain cosmetics or body care preparations and fragrant or scented substances? Does the paper product contain cleaning agents designed for surface cleaning (e.g. floor cleaning agents)? Signature of pulp producer/ paper producer: Date Company Tel./fax Signature rdic Ecolabelling of Tissue Paper - 5
Appendix 4 Annual reporting to rdic Ecolabelling Form for annual update on licensed pulp and paper. Form for paper producer Year: Name of mill: Name of paper: Amount produced tonne paper Emissions from paper machine: COD kg/tonne paper P kg/tonne paper S kg/tonne paper NO X kg/tonne paper CO 2 from paper production kg/tonne paper Energy use from paper machine: Internally produced electricity kwh/tonne paper Electricity consumption of the paper kwh/tonne paper Fuel consumption of the paper kwh/tonne paper Amount produced is the amount of paper to which the annual emissions figure refers. Update a list of production chemicals used by using My Swan Account. Form for annual update regarding pulp used in rdic Ecolabelled products. Form for pulp producer: Year: Name of mill: Name of pulp: Quantity produced*: % wood from certified forestry** % Emissions from pulp production: COD P S NO X AOX Chlorate EDTA/DTPA CO 2 from production Energy consumption from pulp production: Internally produced electricity Electricity consumption of the pulp Fuel consumption of the pulp tonne pulp kg/tonne 90% pulp kg/tonne 90% pulp kg/tonne 90% pulp kg/tonne 90% pulp kg/tonne 90% pulp kg/tonne 90% pulp kg/tonne 90% pulp kg/tonne 90% pulp kwh/ tonne 90% pulp kwh/ tonne 90% pulp kwh/ tonne 90% pulp *Quantity produced is the amount of pulp to which the annual emissions figure refers. **Only wood certified according to standards approved by rdic Ecolabelling may be included. Update a list of production chemicals used by using My Swan Account. rdic Ecolabelling of Tissue Paper - 5
Appendix 5 Marketing of rdic Ecolabelled tissue paper The appendix is removed as decided by the Board of Directors 17 vember 2014. rdic Ecolabelling of Tissue Paper - 5